The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco
Accepts applications
The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $109,500 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $106,500 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $109,500 | 14 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $97,500 | 8 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred B Weil 1676 North California Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | fweil@hansonbridgett.com |
| What to submit | 1. A simple statement of the purpose of the proposed grant-how it will be used, etc. Applications for general administrative expenses are not favored. 2. A copy of the charity's IRS tax exemption determination letter. The charity must be recognized as a public charity-not a private foundation. 3. The charity's employer identification number. 4. The charity's most recent financial statements showing: a. A statement of the charity's revenue and expense, showing the charity's sources of support and expenditures for its most recent year. Expense categories should include compensation of management and interest paid on loans secured by real property, if any. b. The charity's balance sheet. 5. The charity's budget for revenue and expense for the current year and, if available, the charity's budget for revenue and expense for the coming year. 6. The average percentage of donations to the charity used for fund raising during the last 2 years. |
| Restrictions | San Francisco Bay Area public charities are preferred applicants. |
What The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $97,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco | Gubens Thoracic Oncology Research Fund | $35,000 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Me-One Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shining Star Foundation | For use of the Star Academy | $10,000 |
| International Action Network for Gender Equity and | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lamorinda Soccer Club | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Next Steps Liaison Project | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Larson
- Ronald Larson
- Fred B Weil
- Juliana Weil
Questions people ask
Does The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco give?
$97,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Larson (Dir, VP), Ronald Larson (Dir, Pres), Fred B Weil (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Juliana Weil (Dir, VP).
What does The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.